Tips to help older adults in Missouri learn how to reduce risk for falls
Dr. Donald Buck As we age, we begin to learn — sometimes firsthand — how devastating a fall can be. It isn’t quite as easy as it once was to…
The 5 Exercises You Should Never Skip As You Get Older
It’s simply a fact that regular exercise is one of the closest things we have to a fountain of youth. Keeping your body moving as you age is the surest…
The dangers of polypharmacy and the case for deprescribing in older adults
The use of multiple drugs to treat diseases and other health conditions is known as polypharmacy. This is a growing concern for older adults. Polypharmacy is more common among older…
UMD Develops a DASH-Plus community-based hypertension management program for older adults
IMAGE: Fruits and vegetables, part of a health DASH diet view more Credit: Edwin Remsberg, University of Maryland To address the significant health burden of hypertension (characterized by consistently high blood…
Older Adults Gain Aging-at-Home Independence as DUOS Comes Out of Stealth
Company Raises $6 Million in Seed Funding from Notable Healthcare Investor Redesign Health and Consumer-Focused Forerunner Ventures; Collaborates with Magellan Health to Address Social Determinants of Aging; Launches National Consumer…